The Phillies play one more in Detroit before heading home to f ace the San Francisco Giants. The Phillies hope to end this road trip on a positive note.

Rick Porcello had a pretty solid rookie year in 2009. He still is a decent end of the rotation starter, but hasn’t been as strong as he was during that rookie season. This year, he averages a hit per inning, but does not walk many batters. Since 2009, Porcello has really improved in the strikeout department. He had a very slight decrease in strikeouts from 2009 to 2010, but since 2010 his strikeout totals have increased. During is rookie season, he averaged 4.7 strikeouts per nine. This season, Porcello is up to 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings.

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Andrew from Waldorf

July 28, 2013 at 3:12 pm

Tough to watch the 6th inning.

Guy cant catch a fly ball. Pitcher cant throw a ball to a base on a sacrifice.

It is what it is.

I feel very bad for the old man. With the damage Dummy Amarao Junior is doing this team isn’t going to win for a very long time. Keeping him around and making him watch and manage this mess isn’t fair. I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. Just seems like cruel and unusual punishment. The old man deserves better.